Free mask event Aug. 11 in Renton

Each vehicle can receive up to 12 free masks

Need a new mask or still looking for one? Another free mask event is coming to Renton Tuesday, Aug. 11.

The drive-thru distribution event is from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, at the King County Black River Facility parking lot, 900 Oakesdale Ave. SW, Renton.

The event is for King County residents only— folks can get two masks for each household member, up to six members, or 12 masks, per vehicle.

This is the fourth King County mask distribution event so far, part of 25 million masks purchased by the county to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Face coverings should be worn in indoor public spaces and outdoors when six-feet distances can’t be maintained. Face coverings can help reduce transmission of the virus, along with hand washing and social distancing.